The Crunchy Frog Blog | March 2009

Snake & Jet rocking out at SXSW

by Ramogens 24. March 2009 19:17

Some nice people caught Snake & Jet's Amazing Bullit Band on camera at SXSW 2009. Here we go:



And them kids really digs the snake and the jet

Crunchy Frog - the band

by Martin 19. March 2009 13:04

Hi folks !

Maybe it's a little bit Mickey Mouse club, but I thought it deserved some attention. As you can see, we're not the only ones using the old Monty Python-sketch, promoting music to the world!

Six cute little kids performing rather convincing versions (their age 10-14 in mind) of classics suck as Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" and The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again". These youngsters surely can play and add freshness and attitude towards these tunes.

Check them out for yourself on the link and holler high what you think.

 www.crunchyfrog-band.com

Not at SXSW, Not a Problem

by andreas 18. March 2009 16:06

So if you're like me and stuck back home during the SXSW, where it seems that anyone and everyone cool and interesting will be playing, then you know it sucks... Not only does it suck not being there, but it also sucks because every single blog, music site and news site known to man is constantly reminding how mindblowingly awesome it would be if you were there. Yes, it is truly unfair that the [insert culprit] has deprived me/you of a ticket to the wild and wonderful SXSW ('cause you have to blame someone!). Bastards.

However! There is light at the end of the tunnel, because not only can you comfort yourself with the lovely jovely free MP3's up for offer, but now some wonderful people have also made a site for all of us not at SXSW. NotAtSXSW is a site dedicated to tweets (how very high-tech, I know) from people who are not at you-know-what in you-know-where and for us all to share in a non-conference (as they say).

Now I'm off to tweet about having late lunch or something important like that... 

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KUBI's Austin hot spots!

by Jessi-Q 15. March 2009 02:57

If you're at SXSW... I got the idea to share some good shopping and dining tips in Austin.

I have been to SXSW pretty much every year since 2000 and I've come to really like the city. Yebo and I have had the fortune to staying at our good old friend and Crunchy relative, Matt Caldwell. They live out in beautiful Enfield, where there is this really oldschool diner/drugstore that serves the perfect hangover breakfast. I dig the place so much, I bought two T-shirts. How is that for a recommendation??

In general for shopping: South Congress and North Guadalupe have a lot of cool boutiques and of course dining options. See some addresses below:

Chuy's: Barton Springs Rd. good tex-mex in a rock 'n' roll atmosphere http://www.chuys.com/

Guero's Taco Bar: South Congress. Great for snacking with a margarita on the porch - if you can get a table outside. http://www.guerostacobar.com/

Magnolia Café: South Congress. Not to miss. Great for brunch and breakfast. Crowded during SXSW. Use waiting time in the gaget's shop next door. http://www.cafemagnolia.com/

Jo's Coffee: South Congress. Very nice outdoor coffeeshop. http://www.joscoffee.com/

Kerbey lane café: 4 locations in the city. Open 24 hours. Genious breakfast (served 24 hrs) and night snacks.  http://www.kerbeylanecafe.com/

Nau's Enfield Drug: 1115 W Lynn St, Enfield/Austin. Authentic and very old school drugstore and diner. Mexican mamas will serve you good breakfast and burgers. And the best milkshakes!

Flipnotics: Barton Springs Rd. coffeeshop feel.  http://www.flipnotics.com/

Hickory street bar and grill: 800 Congress (at W 8th St)3 dollar margaritas. Good place for a snack while you wait for the next concert. chicken wings are yummie!

BBQ_Ironworks BBQ: 100 Red River Austin (DOWNTOWN). Very crowded during SXSW. http://www.ironworksbbq.com/

Stubb's BBQ: 801 Red River (DOWNTOWN) Extremely crowded during SXSW. http://www.stubbsaustin.com/rest_home.html

Sam's BBQ: 2000 E 12th St Austin. Legendary BBQ. No bullshit fancyness. Small place with walls full of celebrities who visited. http://www.samsbbq.com/

Saltlick BBQ: 3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin. You will need a car. It's worth the 40 min ride. Big place. You can bring your own beer. Cosy outdoor waiting area. http://www.saltlickbbq.com/

Kreuz Market BBQ: 619 N. Colorado St, Lockhart. Meat and toast. That's all you need! http://www.kreuzmarket.com/

Black's BBQ: 215 North Main Street, Lockhart. Great sausages! http://www.blacksbbq.com/default.aspx

Waterloo Records: 600A North Lamar. Good spot to catch some new and cool bands play instores. http://www.waterloorecords.com/

Antone's Records: 2928 Guadalupe. Lots of vinyl. http://antonesrecordshop.homestead.com/storeinfo.html

Continental Club: South Congress. Legendary garage venue. I was lucky to catch André Williams and Wanda Jackson there - on the same night! Not to miss. http://www.continentalclub.com/

Allens Boots: South Congress. Gear up to become a cowboy. http://www.allensboots.com/site/page/pg1736-pn_Allens_Boots_Western_Wear_Austin_Texas.html

Enjoy!

- Jessica

Crunchy at SXSW + NYC

by Jessi-Q 11. March 2009 14:07

We are getting ready to hit the USofA this week. The bands to go are 18th Dye, PowerSolo + Snake & Jet's Amazing Bullit Band. There will be shows in both NYC and Austin. We will keep you posted with crazy diaries, updates, photos and more on this very page. You can find gig details in the tour section at crunchy.dk. Here are some of the e-flyers for the shows. More soon! Please note link on PIZZA BY THE SLICE flyer. Go to "mixtape" and listen to tracks from the bands at this totally cool line-up.

- Jessica 

 

 

 

 

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